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How far is Birdsville from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Birdsville (Birdsville Airport) is 3840 miles / 6180 kilometers / 3337 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Birdsville Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Birdsville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Avarua to Birdsville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3840.242 miles
  • 6180.270 kilometers
  • 3337.079 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3834.069 miles
  • 6170.337 kilometers
  • 3331.715 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Avarua to Birdsville?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Birdsville Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Birdsville Airport (BVI)

On average, flying from Avarua to Birdsville generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 962 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Birdsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Birdsville Airport (BVI).

Airport information

Origin Rarotonga International Airport
City: Avarua
Country: Cook Islands Flag of Cook Islands
IATA Code: RAR
ICAO Code: NCRG
Coordinates: 21°12′9″S, 159°48′21″W
Destination Birdsville Airport
City: Birdsville
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BVI
ICAO Code: YBDV
Coordinates: 25°53′50″S, 139°20′52″E